The Muay Thai trainers at Tiger Muay Thai

Waigoon Promsuwan aka Kru Oh has been a teacher on and off at Tiger Muay Thai and MMA training camp for 6+ years.

Oh is a traditional Martial Artist with fights in Muay Boran in Burma, Muay Thai, and MMA, and taches Krabi Krabong as well. Oh is 34-years old and has been teaching nearly 10 years.

Originally from UdonThani Province in Northern Thailand, Oh is a favorite of many past and current guest at Tiger Muay Thai because of his relaxed attitude an that he is always around with a smile on his face.

Oh is also helpful with guests and always willing to lend a hand with any problems guests may encounter because of his excellent English skills.

Oh speaks English very well and is also known for his exceptional ability as a tattoo artist.

Krabi Krabong Class @ Tiger Muay Thai and MMA

Holding the rank of Ajarn, Mac is the highest ranking instructor at the Tiger Muay Thai facility.

Born August 16th, 1958 Mac grew up in a family with strong connections to Muay Thai. Training under his uncle, former Ratchadamnern champion Yodthong Sahaisurk Mac had his first fight at the age of 10.

Competing regularly Mac amassed an amazing record of 146 wins and only 50 losses.

During the prime of his fighting career Mac competed on Thai television beating notable fighters Ruan Pair Sitwatnang and Wichannai Pornthaw on his way to capturing the Esan Championship belt.

Watch Ajarn Mac in TMT speedkicking contest
Ajarn Mac vs. Ajarn Dang, 2 masters clash during Full Moon BBQ

Working for Tiger Muay Thai and MMA training camp since day 1, Phet Chaimanee is the training manager of the camp and holds a 4-year degree in Business and English as well as being an accommplished Muay Thai trainer. Phet is 27-years-old and is from Sisaket, Thailand.

Phet, retired from Muay Thai early in his career to pursue an education, but has 70 fights and 50 wins and 20 losses including a 4 X Muay Thai University Golden Gloves Champion gold medal winner. Phet started raining Muay Thai at 13 -years of age under his first trainer Sornnarai Singsamkrong. His fighting name is: Boophet and his favorite food is beef salad. Phet speaks excellent English and rins the Muay Thai training programs at Tiger Muay Thai.

Ajarn (Master) Dang is a Muay Thai instructor with 40+ years experience training champions in mUay Thai all over the world including World, WMC, Lumpinee, Rajdamnoen, and Bangkok TV champions having worked at many of the finest gyms in Thailand.

Ajarn Dang is a believer in “Bangkok Rules” style of Muay Thai fighting we teach at Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Training Camp. Move forward, attack your opponent, and show no mercy. Ajarn Dang is the Master Muay Thai instructor in the advanced / fighters  Muay Thai training program.

Master Muay Thai Instructors Dang and Mac Fight at BBQ Beatdown V

Pichai Maitong “Gae”, was born in 1971 in Surin, Northern Thailand. Muay Thai runs in Gae’s family, his brother Pairot “Koi” was a 3 time Lumpini champion and won the awards for stadium fight of the year two consecutive years.

Gae first started training at 10 years old and fought soon after. Moving to Bangkok at age 17 to train at the famous Kiatsingnoi camp, where many of the TMT trainers built their careers (Samart, Neung, Robertlek, Rattanasak). Gae first fought at Rajadamnern stadium in the 100lb division, before eventually becoming a superstar of Onesongchai, the biggest promoter in Thailand fighting regularly on National Broadcast Television. During Gae’s prime he fought the biggest names in Muay Thai, the sport had to offer, such as Orono, Attachai, Thongchai, Chatchai and Yokthai Sitor. Competing in a legendary weight class at historic Lumpini Stadium, Gae was ranked as high as third on their divisional rankings.

Gae officially retired from Muay Thai fighting at the age of 27, with over 250 fights and 17 years worth of competition. Recently, Gae was featured in Muay Siam magazine (the biggest Muay Thai magazine in Thailand) as their trainer of the month.

Watch Kru Gae hold Pads for UFC vet. Alan Belcher
Watch Kru Gae hold Pads for Andreas Hesselback

Mr. Nikon Chumboon aka Sonchai is Tiger Muay Thai and MMA training camps head Boxing Instructor holding 3 Major titles in Boxing in his career of Boxing and Muay thai fighting.

Starting at the age of 11, in the kampang province of Thailand under the direction of promoter and manager Mr. Kittiporn Moon, Sonchai racked up a record of 108 wins and 28 losses. He comes from a family of fighters, but is the only one to attain titles in boxing and Muay Thai.

At the age of 34, Sonchai has a lot of experience to offer our guests in boxing and Muay Thai as TMT considers boxing and important part of understanding and learning Muay Thai.

At 31-years-of-age, Nazee, or “Adul Naito” is from the Trang Province in the beautiful South of Thailand. Nazee became a professional fighter at age of 7-years-old, when his father directed him to his local Thai gym in his small village in Trang.

Nazee said he was remembered as a “naughty boy” that just seemed destined for Muay Thai. It didn’t take long before Nazee was a Muay thai super star for his age. Dominating South Thailand, Nazee spent several tours of Bangkok and Northern Thailand and was considered one of the best his weight-class being named “Fighter of the Year” by magazines for his division. Winning 52 fights-in-a-row at one point, Nazee captured the Southern Thailand Championship at three different weight divisions and 16 stadium championships in the rings throughout Thailand.

Nazee works with UFC fighters Jon Fitch & Brodie Farber
Nazee vs. 10kg heavier K1 fighter
Nazee KO’s Michee for the third time!

Mr. Phaitoon Phongjeen aka “Moo” is 31-years-ol and one the respected members of the Tiger Muay thai training team. Moo is known for his hard tempered disposition and being hard on his students. He loves his national Sport and take teaching it seriously as many former guests know after training with him.

From the Nakorn Sri Thammarat Province of Thailand, Moo is a 5 X Muay Thai Champion at stadiums from Bangkok to Hat Yai. With nearly 300 fights under his belt winning 70% of them, MOO comes from a family of Muay thai fighters with brothers owning Lumpinee and Rajadamnoen titles as well, and his father a former Champion.

Moo comes from a the teachings of Ajarn Pratun Rattanphan, a Master Muay Thai instuctor of multiple Thai champions. Moo, wen not training is a family man enjoys southern Thai food and music.

Mr. Phongsathon Pimthong or “Robert lek” is a fighter and instructor at Tiger Muay Thai and MMA training camp at only 19 years-of-age. Starting Muay thai at the age of 10 in the NakornRatchasima Province of Thailand under Rattanasak Wor. Warapol.

Robert lek has compiled an impressive record in 142 fights with 101 wins and 41 losses. Robert loves everything about Muay thai and keeping a strong mind and body in the ring. He cosiders himself a smart fighter and adapts quickly to notice his opponents strength and weaknesses and adjusts his ring gameplan to exploit his opponents and like s to teach his students to fight the same way.

Robert is quiet, but has a fire inside that shows when he trains. Robert also won the speed kicking contest at Tiger Muay with 56 kicks in 30 seconds, at almost 2 per second.

Mr. Boonrose Phiwpong aka “Rose” is 31 years old and has been training Muay Thai since he was eight-years-old.

A native of Nakorn Srithamarat Proviince and a student of respected kru Nokeweed Davi, Rose has competed in 130 fights winning 87 and losing 43.

Rose has won 3 stadium titles in his home province, speaks English well. “I first got into Muay Thai because I was being picked on and wanted to learn how to defend myself” says the Intermediate trainer at Tiger Muay Thai training camp, Phuket, Thailand

Rose is known for his good humor, excellent skills on pad holding and his love of southern Thai food and has been a trainer at Tiger Muay Thai for 3+ years and is a favorite of may TMT guests that return year after tear to train with Kru Rose because of his enthusiasm and skills in teaching.

Mr. Rattanachai Jadngooluem aka “Nai” is a 3 X Lumpinee Champion at 3 weight classes and World Muay Thai Champion. At 35 years old, Nai has turned his “Doctorate” in Muay Thai into teaching others. Tiger Muay Thai brought him in from Bangkok where he was master instructor at a small gym.

Nai started fighting at 11-years-old in Bangkok and was soon recognized at one of the best in his weight class by TV and Muay Siam magazine. originally from Nakorn Ratchasima, Nai is a student of Ajarn Saming Noi Yuttakitt, a well respected Muay Thai instructor from Nakornratchasima Camp and Bangkok.

Nai first got into Muay Thai to protect himself at a young age and stopped fighting nafter 200 fights and winning the World Title about 12-years-ago.

Nai is a quiet and reserved instructor that is quick to point out small problems in a guests fighting-style as he comes from the “bangkok Rules” style of fighters we promote at Tiger Muay thai and MMA Training camp.

Mr Puttinaan Boonrong aka “Puud” started fighting at the later age of 17-years old and has fought only 84 times winning 54 and losing 30 and winning 2 stadium titles in his home town of Nakorn Ratchasima province. Puud turned to working in the gym and training other Thai fighters at an early age and comes to Tiger Muay Thai and MMA training camp with more than 10+ years teaching experience with some of the better Thai gyms in Northern Thailand and Bangkok.

From the Sor Wererakul Camp, under Sitbang Phajon, Puud is an excellent instructor in Muay thai and pad holder having worked in that position holding pads for champion fighters at Lumpinee and Rajadamnoen stadiums in Bangkok.

Puud, Englsih needs some work, but he has a way of teaching by showing that guest like and his pad work is nearly 2nd to none as he likes to push guests and believes wholly in Tiger Muay thai’s motto” If you want to fight like a Thai….Then train like a Thai.

Yod aka Wilek Sornnon is one of the favorite trainers at Tiger Muay Thai and MMA training camp, Phuket, Thailand. At 33 years of age, Yod has been teaching on and off at TMT for 7 years and has traveled to Sweden, Finland, Japan, and China on teaching expeditions.

Yod has 280+ fights winning 180 and losing 80 and 10 draws.

From the Surin Province in Northern Thailand, Yod has captured the Bangla and Patong titles, along with the PK-1 Championship.

Yod is known for his intense no-nonsense style of teaching and making sure his students understand the proper technique of each move he teaches them.

Yod also speaks English well for teaching Muay Thai. Many guests like Yod for fight preparation as Yod will strike back with the Muay Thai pads forcing you to defend between strikes.

Currently, Yod is also head Muay Thai trainer in the MMA program working with our professional fighters from UFC and Team Tiger MMA fighters.

Ajarn Yod works pads with UFC veteran Kyle Kingsbury

Born September 13th, 1986 in the Surin Province of Issan Thailand Ngoo began his training under Yod Khun Sab. Por Phong strang.

Ngoo is one of the more active fighters competing for TMT and has a professional record of around 80 wins with about 50 losses.

Capturing local Phuket championship belts for both Patong and Bangla boxing stadium Ngoo has started transitioning his focus from Muay Thai to MMA. Competing in Submission Grappling Ngoo has won Silver Medals at the Southeast Asian Grappling games as well as the FBT BJJ-Sub Grappling tournaments.

With a professional MMA record of 2-2 Ngoo has already fought MMA internationally in China and Russia, and owns the prestigious honor of winning the first ever Thai Vs. Thai MMA fight on the island of Phuket.

Ngoo speaks excellent English and is a good instructor for fighter looking to compete in MMA.

BBQ Beatdown IV - Ngoo Ditty vs. Richard Dinkins
Ngoo in first ever Thai vs. Thai MMA fight
Ngoo wins Muay Thai fight by elbow KO

Born January 2nd, 1989 Ritt is only 19 years of age and is already a veteran of over 120 professional Muay Thai fights. Born in the beautiful Chiang Rai province of Northern Thailand Ritt began his training under Kru Chaidate Kiatchansil.

With a career record of around 80 wins and only 40 losses, Ritt has used his powerful left hook to establish himself as one of the top boxers competing in the Phuket Muay Thai stadiums.

With notable wins over Kange Kla Sor Khamsing, Phet Phanang Phor Pisot, and Sanwichate Singthakham, Rittadate has fought some of the best in his division while capturing several prestigious championship belts in Northern Thailand. Ritt is an amazing 26-4 over his last 30 fights with 21 KO’s with 6 coming from left hook liver shots and another 8 from left hooks to the head.

Watch Kru Ritt doing padwork with Muhsin Corbbrey
Ritt holding pads for MMA Phuket head coach Ray Elbe
Watch Ritt win Muay Thai fight with bodyshot KO

Singtoethong (Tiger Muay Thai) or “Mart” as he likes to be called by guests and friends was born in Surin, Thialnd in on August 19 2527 (1976). A fighter from the age of 11 under Chome Charanekhai, “Mart” is a veteran of more than 250+ Muay Thai fights. he earned 100 baht for his first fight that he won on points at the age of 11.

Samart is known for his easy going personality and his love of Thai food of any style.” If it is Thai food, I’ll eat it,” says Mart smiling over a bowl of gaeng Som (a spicy Thai dish). The pinnacle of Samart’s career was his reign at Rajadamnoen Stadium for nearly two-years as Muay Thai and Boxing champion combined. Early in his career, his first instructor impressed upon him the importance of “western style boxing.” Upon becoming the Rajadamnoen Champion, Samart also challenged for the Rajadamnoen Boxing Title which he won by KO and defended 10-times. Now Samart fights about 0ne-time per month at local stadiums in Phuket and holds the Bangla and Patong Titles.

Samart delivers a devastating KO
Samart wins Muay Thai fight by elbow KO

Sanhamuen (Tiger Muay Thai) is one of the younger trainers at Tiger Muay Thai and MMA Training camp, but is also one of the most well liked. Strong, with lots of speed, “Done” began fighting at age of eight under Leamphet Kiaychaiyong in the Sangkla province of Southern Thailand.

A veteran of 81 fights, “Done” has won 56 and has clearly improved his Muay Thai after coming under the teaching of Kru Nazee and rattanasak at TMT. “Done” has won the Patong title 3-times and fights 1-2 times per month for Tiger Muay Thai.

Watch Don holding Pads for UFC vet. Brodie Farber
Dons 40.000baht win over Muay Thai veteran Singha
Watch Don win a bloody battle with elbows

Mr. Pornchai Lunthaisong aka “Nai” or by his fighting name “Tanwa” is 24-years-old and already racked up 238 fights winning 182 ad losing 56.

Originally from the Buriram province in Issan, Thailand, Tanwa has held several stadium, Issan, and Northern Thailand Championships.

Tanwa is a quiet and reserved trainer that leaves his fire for training and for fighting in the ring. Nai is an active fighter / trainer for Tiger Muay Thai and MMA training camp and fights on a regular basis about every 3-weeks.

Nai likes Issan-style food and has trained at several of the best gyms in Bangkok.

After more than a year at the camp, Nai has become a favorite of many gusts that like his reserved attitude, method of teaching Muay Thai and style in holding Muay Thai pads.

Kru Nai scores KO win in Muay Thai fight in Phuket, Thailand

Kru Nai participates in Speed Kicking Contest

One of Tiger Muay Thais latest addition to the fighter/trainer list is CURRENTLY one of the top fighters in the country.

With over 270 fights and about 75 losses Singmanee Sor Sisompong is the current Rajadamnern Champion in the 140lbs division and has successfully defended the title 9 times in a row setting a Rajadamnoen record.

Singmanee is also the current WMC World Champion belt holder.

Singmanee defeats Komkaew defending his stadium Title

Singmanee defends Rajadamnoen Title against Japanese contender

Mr. Korakot Krawmsawat is 45-years-old and a grizzled veteran of fighting and teaching Muay Thai from Ubonrathatanee Province in Northern Thailand. With 180 fights unders his belt and numerous Issarn titles.

Phet-Jing is pure Northern Thailand fighter having fought across the Northern Province aginst many of the best fighters of generation.

He began teaching Muay Thai more than 15-years-ago to Thai fighters and was brought to Phuket because of his extensive experience and under reccomendation of Master Instructors at TMT.

Phet-Jing is highly regarded instructor at Tiger Muay Thai and very popular with guests because of his experience in traditional Muay Thai.

Mr. Snan Sara is 33-years-old and from Buriram Provinvince in Central Thailand. With a long career in Muay Thai starting the age of 7-years-old, Snan has recorded more than 300 fights and winning more than 200.

He has captured 6 different stadium titles and fought on TV more than 20 times against some of the best fighters of his generation.

He is considered a skilled instructor and has actively been teaching for more than 6-years in Bangkok with active fighters at Bangkok stadiums.